Dog diseases & medicine
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Cherry eye is an unpleasant looking condition that affects many dogs at least once in their life. It is a condition in which nictitans gland (known as a dog’s third eyelid) prolapses from its right place and protrudes from the corner of their eyeball. It looks like a red mass visible in the corner of...
During peak cold season, sniffles quickly turn into sneezes and a mild tickle in the throat leads to a persistent cough. You want your family to be healthy and sound, but you may not consider your dog. If you now are wondering can dogs get human colds, this oneHOWTO article answers the question we just...
If the question is 'can dogs eat lettuce?', then the answer is yes. They can eat pretty much anything from your socks to light bulbs and much worse. The question we're trying to answer at oneHOWTO is 'should a dog eat lettuce?' As your pooch might try and jump up at the table every time you're eating...
In addition to grasses and flowers, the spring season also brings plentiful of ticks. One nasty disease born from ticks is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It can not only affect dogs, but also humans. Some dogs with this disease never develop any symptoms, but severe cases may prove to be fatal too, especially...
Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as valley fever, is an uncommon but deadly disease that can target your canine friends. It is a fungal disease caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis. This fungus strives in dusty, dry areas, and become dormant during rainy season. Your dog can get this fever even by...
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Does your dog have hepatitis? Read on to learn how to treat your pet if he or she has hepatitis. Canine viral hepatitis is a highly contagious disease that can be life-threatening. It is caused by canine adenovirus type I. It mainly affects dogs under 1 year old and its symptoms include weight loss, fever,...
Dog indigestion is a common problem that most puppies and dogs suffer from time to time. Although the recovery process is spontaneous in most cases, it is best to keep an eye on the symptoms and contact a veterinarian if they continue for over 24 hours. As a dog owner, you need to learn how to recognize...
Bladder stones are as common in dogs as they are in humans. These stones look like little rocks, usually formed due to collection of certain minerals in the dog’s urinary bladder. They can be a couple of big stones, or a bunch of many smaller ones. Depending on the chemical make up of the stones, they...
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Has your dog been diagnosed with canine arthritis? Are you feeling lost as to how to alleviate the pain? It is imperative that you follow the medicinal treatment prescribed by your vet and that your dog gets the physical exercise that they need in order to ensure their quality of life.
Arthritis is a...
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Since dog fever is less common that human fever, most people do not know the common causes if fever in dogs. However, like any human being your dog may also suffer from fever. As a responsible owner, you should be aware of the warning signs and know what are the common causes of fever in dogs. A dog will...
People who have pets know that animals are more like us than some people believe, so it's not surprising that after a consultation with the veterinarian they tell you that your dog is suffering from allergies. But how did you not notice? Because in principle, there are different types and symptoms depending...
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The health of your dog is essential and it can sometimes be heart-breaking to worry when we witness signs that the dog might be sick. When your dog suffers from an illness or is not well, the vet will recommend medications in pill or liquid form. It is possible that at first you've never thought about how...
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Does your dog have a bee sting and you do not know what to do to ease its pain? Especially during hot weather or in areas with abundant water, it's normal to find the presence of bees and wasps. In the same way that they can attack us, they can also attack our pets. It is therefore important to know the...
Dogs are energetic and happy creatures who like to keep themselves occupied all day long, playing with this and nosing at that. If one of a sudden your dog starts becoming lethargic and loses their appetite, or shows symptoms such as vomiting or coughing, it is normal for you to take notice and worry.
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Do you think your dog may be suffering from some kind of skin allergy? One of the most common allergic conditions among pets is flea allergy dermatitis. This is a hypersensitive reaction to certain proteins contained in flea saliva that will cause bothersome symptoms such as itching, very intense redness...
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Generally speaking, applying drops or creams to the eye is a somewhat complicated and delicate task - especially if done to a doge. However, this will depend on the personality of your pet and whether it is accustomed to be touched without any problems. If you have to apply eye medication to your dog,...
Just like people, dogs can suffer from eye styes. An eye sty will appear as an inflamed red pimple or abscess on the outside or inside of the eyelid as a result of a bacteria infection. Dogs are very active and are usually exposed to environments with higher rates of infectious organisms. It is important...
A sty is a bacterial infection that usually appears as an inflammation in the eye area, close to eyelashes' base. Though some may be surprised, styes are not an exclusive lesion that affects humans, but can also affect dogs.
If you have noticed that your dog has a sty, then you might be wondering what...
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Do you want to treat your dog's diarrhea with natural remedies? Find out some solutions in this OneHowTo article.
Colitis or diarrhoea is a very common ailment in dogs. If there is no underlying medical condition or they have not ingested any substances that are toxic, diarrhea can be treated with homemade...
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If your dog has been diagnosed with leishmaniasis, one of the most important ways of treating this is good nutrition. Leishmaniosis is a chronic and incurable disease, but with palliative treatment, regular checks and watching what they eat, your pet can have a good quality of life. If you're wondering what...
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Canine viral hepatitis is one of the diseases that your dog can suffer from. This condition bears no relation to human hepatitis and is a disease that only affects dogs. Canine hepatitis is a disease that is increasingly rare due to vaccines, but it is contagious and can sometimes be fatal in puppies that...
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Leishmaniasis is a disease that can affect your dog and is caused by a parasite called Leishmania. It can be prevented, as it is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito of the genus Phlebotomus. It can be extremely serious and even fatal if not detected early. It is a chronic disease that has no cure...
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Kennel cough is a viral disease that affects dogs, with a cough as its main symptom. The best way to treat kennel cough is through a strategy of good prevention, which starts with having your pet vaccinated at 6 months. Don't take risks with this type of cough. Remember to get your dog vaccinated annually,...
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Cystitis is far more common than we believe in dogs and the symptoms often are confused with a problem of canine behaviour. It's very important not to ignore the signs because cystitis may be the result of a more serious illness. Pay attention and at the slightest sign go to your trusted veterinarian to...
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Have you seen that your dog has red eyes? We don't want to cause drama, but if your pet has swollen bloodshot eyes then you should pay attention and find the underlying problem. This inflammation can be down to various factors such as excess blood in the eyelids (hyperaemia) or blood vessels. On OneHowTo.com...
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Has your dog been diagnosed with epilepsy? Well, first of all you should consider that the quality of life for your pet will depend largely on following guidelines. As the owner, you are responsible for caring for your pet as it requires and deserves. You should follow their medication strictly, attend...
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If you share your life with a dog, there will come a time when you have to give it a pill. The reality is that most dogs are reluctant to take medication especially if they need to chew the pills, if they are large or smell funny. The situation can become very stressful for both you and your dog, that...
Do you think that your dog could be sick? The best thing you can do is to take notice of the different symptoms, monitor their evolution and check if your dog has a fever. Once you are sure that your dog has a fever, or if they appear to be in discomfort or pain, it is important to take them to the vet.
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Do you want to know if your dog is suffering from arthritis? Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the joints. It is characterized by a degeneration and erosion of cartilage, as well as new bone formation on the edges of joints. If your pet suffers from this type of health problem, they may be suffering when...
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If your dog has hepatitis you should take extra precautions and look for foods to ensure its diet is varied, nutritious and suitable for its condition. Liver infections should be treated with caution as this vital organ serves to channel everything your pet ingests, making its diet essential in safeguard...
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Bleach or chlorine is a common product in every home, but it is not a secret to anyone that it is highly toxic for both humans and pets, which is why it is essential to keep it out of reach of children and pets. But when we aren't careful and our dog has access to this product and swallows it, it is essential...
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Glaucoma is one of the most difficult to identify eye diseases in dogs, since clinical symptoms may be delayed and, if present in the dog, the owner will hardly notice them in time. Therefore, it is critical to go to the vet frequently and ask them to perform eye examinations. In the event that the veterinarian...
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Canine coprophagia occurs when a dog frequently eats its own feces or that of other dogs. Overall, this is a common practice among puppies when they are still adapting to their new home or are in the training process. However, there are many adult dogs who eat their own poop, but why? Like all unusual behaviour,...
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Is your dog vomiting? If your dog has an upset stomach it is important that you know what foods are suitable and what kind of special diet can help your dog recover after vomiting. Feeding your dog correctly and ensuring it has enough to water to avoid suffering from dehydration are very important if your...
Canine pyometra usually occurs in older bitches or young females who receive a contraceptive treatment or have irregular heat cycles. It is one of the most serious diseases because if not treated early it can be fatal. Once symptoms are identified you should go urgently to the vet to diagnose the disease...
Ringworm, also known as dermatofitosis, is a skin disease caused by mushrooms that may affect a large number of animal species such as rabbits and, of course, dogs. Today ringworm is less frequent than it was a few years ago, but still many cases appear. In this OneHowTo article we'll tell you how to know...
Just like people, dogs can also get eye styes or hordeolum. As you know, styes are small red bumps on the eyelid he symptom of an infection of an oil gland. To treat a stye on a dog, however, you must take extra care and ensure that your dog's eyes are extremely clean. As always, the best way to cure...
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Dogs can develop cataracts in the eyes, something that can blur and impair their vision. There are a number of symptoms that can help you to know if your dog has cataracts, such as a cloudy appearance in his eyes. If you think your dog has cataracts, it is important to take him to the vet to have it...
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, a membrane covering the eye. The most common causes of this eye condition in dogs are allergies, inadequate tear duct production - a disease known as drying keratoconjunctivitis, foreign bodies accidentally introduced into the eye and ulcers which...
Canine kidney failure is a common problem that occurs especially during the late adulthood of dogs. It may manifest due to a propensity to allergies by a genetic condition or because of diseases affecting the kidneys of the animal leading to a failure. Following veterinary treatment step by step is essential...
Do you think your dog has parasites? There are certain clues that can indicate that our best friend has worms. Depending on the type of infection it's suffering (internal or external) the symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite or the fact that your dog is continuously scratching its body;...
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Otitis or ear infection is one of the most common disorders in dogs. It is very important to identify it right away so that you can treat it and improve your dog's health. There are different causes of this disease, from parasite to an allergic reaction. If you see your dog scratching its ears a lot,...
Gastroenteritis is a well known human disease that our dogs can also suffer from. Usually the dogs show signs of this condition after eating plants or toxic food for them, which causes stomach and intestinal inflammation and the uncomfortable symptoms that come with it. Although some breeds like the...
Canine parvovirus is one of the most common viruses in dogs, puppies who have not been immunized or dewormed are particularly at a high risk for this disease. This condition is very serious because, if not addressed in time, it compromises the animal's life can cause death. Because diarrhea and vomiting...
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Urinary tract infections in dogs occur when certain environmental bacteria or those developed in objects and spaces that the dog visits regularly are introduced into the urinary tract and reach the bladder. This condition is more common in females than in males and should be treated as soon as possible. Therefore,...
Canine ear infections or otitis are one of the most common diseases in dogs. Dogs have a very developed and particularly sensitive sense of hearing. A sound that our ears may seem low volume, is loud to them, which is why we must pay special attention to the care of our dog's ears. If we observe that...
One of the most serious and common diseases in older dogs is canine pyometra. It is very important to treat this disease in time as it develops very quickly and is usually fatal if left untreated. To catch it early it is essential to understand what the disease consists of and know the symptoms which pyometra...
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Vomiting, diarrhoea or discomfort are the most common symptoms suffered by a dog with gastritis. So if you think your dog is suffering from this condition, it is important to be pay extra attention to the food you are going to provide to your pet to avoid worsening its health. If you think your dog...
Parasites in dogs are very common if the animals were not de-wormed and if preventive measures have not been taken. However, it is also possible that your dog may have parasites even if all preventive measures have been taken, as parasites are found in the places you often take your dog, like the woods,...
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A dog's cough is a condition that, in most cases, is presented as a symptom of respiratory infections, heart problems or a simple cold. In any case, it is always advisable to visit a vet to identify the cause of the cough and start the most appropriate treatment. Once medical treatment has been started,...
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